Cannellini Beans or White beans are just one of the many varieties common to North America. There are many “white beans”, the most common being, Cannellini Bean, Navy Bean and Great Northern. The...
Walking the rolling hills and watching workers in distant vineyards, visitors to Ecco Adesso Vineyards private villa rentals could be forgiven for thinking they were in Tuscany. Owners Michael and...
Location: Roanoke Branch Job Title: Credit Analyst Tenure: 2 years Agricultural involvement? Twin Chimney Ranch is my family's 265-acre farm in Botetourt County, VA. The farm is primarily used for hay...
Location: Harrisonburg Processing Center Job Title: Loan Processor Tenure: 2.5 years Tell us about your family. I have one daughter. She is 12 years old and loves sports. She plays volleyball and...
Location: Romney Branch Job Title: Regional Sales & Lending Manager (NW Region) Tenure: 29 years Where did you grow up? I grew up in Romney, WV and walked by the Farm Credit Office for years, never...
Location: Harrisonburg Branch Job Title: Business Analyst Tenure: 3.5 years 4H/FFA involvement? I was involved with FFA in middle and high school where I served in various officer positions. I also...
For most agribusiness operators, producing and/or processing products are almost second nature, but your success will also depend on great business management skills, not just being able to produce a...
With temperatures dropping and snow flurries in the air, December has made its arrival. For most individuals, December is a very anticipated month with December 25 th being Christmas. During the...
Location: Ripley Branch Job Title: Special Assets Loan Officer Tenure: 15 years Where did you grow up? I grew up in Parkersburg, WV which is located along the Ohio River. Tell us about your family...
As we plan to gather with friends and family for the holidays, we celebrate the farmers and ranchers for the abundant bounty they provide us. National Farm City week also takes place during the week...
Beef Cattle Production and Lifecycle The journey of beef cattle from birth to plate can be complex. This is due to the changing needs of the animal as it progresses through its lifecycle. Because of...
Location: Orange Branch Job Title: Loan Officer Tenure: 11 years 4H/FFA involvement? I was an active member of our local livestock and dairy clubs for nine years. I showed dairy heifers and cows as...
Location: Chatham Branch Job Title: Credit and Lending Trainee Tenure: 6 months 4H/FFA involvement? I showed livestock at the Pittsylvania Caswell Youth Livestock Association Shows in Chatham, VA...
Location: Staunton, VA Job Title: Credit Analyst Tenure: 3 months Tell us about your family. My family has been living in the Shenandoah Valley for the last 19 years. My father decided to settle down...
My journey through FFA isn’t your typical “ag kid” story, I did not have an agriculture background or experience until I joined my middle school’s FFA chapter and remained a very active member...
